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System fails source pressure test - WKB30277

Article number: 30277

SYMPTOMS

  • Pressure test unsuccessful
  • A nitrogen leak is audible around the probe
  • Found: No O-rings in the probe adjuster
  • Found: Probe is seated securely, collar is tight
  • Found: Swapped ESI probe from different system; fails pressure test
  • Found: Moved source assembly to different system; fails pressure test
  • Found: Installed source assembly from different system; passes pressure test

ENVIRONMENT

  • Xevo TQ-S

CAUSE

The O-ring inside the opening at the top of the probe adjuster assembly where the probe is inserted has failed.

FIX or WORKAROUND

Replace the O-ring at the top of the probe adjuster assembly where the probe is inserted.

O-ring =  5711281 - O RING PTFE  AS017 ENCAP

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

 

id30277, Electrospray, XEVOTQS, XEVOTQSIVD, XEVTQSMIVD

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